Master’s in Technology
Four online master’s degrees to advance your tech career.
Choose information technology, software development, computer science and engineering, or cybersecurity. Study in live online classes with faculty who bring real industry experience, and finish in about 18 months.
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Four paths to advance your tech career.
All four programs are designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree.
Master of Science in Information Technology
$23,632 total program cost
For IT professionals ready to manage complex information systems. Study systems engineering, computer networking, database technologies, web development, IT governance, and information assurance.
Leads to: IT management and senior technical roles
Master of Science in Software Development
$21,560 total program cost
Learn to analyze business and technical problems and design secure, reliable software, with web and mobile application development, database management, and software design, finishing with a capstone project.
Leads to: Software development roles
Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
$18,228 total program cost
Built for working IT professionals: advanced study in operating systems, software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and big data.
Leads to: Advanced computing, research, and engineering roles
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
$23,016 total program cost
For cybersecurity and IT professionals adding security expertise: intrusion detection and countermeasures, security controls, risk management and compliance, and security policy.
Leads to: Advanced and leadership roles in information security
Why earn your tech master’s at American National University
Advanced skills, real-world practice, and a schedule built for working professionals.
100% online, live instruction
Classes meet by live video with expert instructors, with self-paced coursework in between.
Faculty with industry experience
Learn from faculty who combine academic credentials with real-world technology experience.
Learn in teams
Work with fellow IT professionals on team assignments that mirror the workplace and build your professional network.
Finish in about 18 months
Most students complete their master’s in about 18 months, depending on their pace.
Real-world problems
Study real challenges with software-intensive systems and learn to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies.
An advisor who knows your name
One point of contact from enrollment through graduation — not a rotating call queue.
How it works
Built for professionals already juggling a full life.
Choose your focus
Pick the program that matches your goals: IT management, software development, computer science, or security.
Learn online
Join live video classes and complete self-paced coursework on your schedule.
Work on real projects
Complete team assignments and applied projects, including a capstone in the software development program.
Advance your career
Graduate ready to pursue senior technical and leadership roles.
Where these programs lead
Here’s what the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects for careers connected to each program. All four are expected to grow much faster than average.
Computer & Information Systems Manager
connected to the MS in Information Technology 16% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Software Developer
connected to the MS in Software Development 10% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Computer & Information Research Scientist
connected to the MS in Computer Science and Engineering 22% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Information Security Analyst
connected to the MS in Cybersecurity 21% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Getting started
Start dates, admissions, and paying for it.
Start dates
New terms begin multiple times a year — American National University runs roughly five main terms annually, plus mid-session start options, so you’re rarely far from your next start date.
Admissions requirements
All four programs require a bachelor’s degree. Talk with an advisor about any additional requirements for the program you choose.
Financial aid
Federal aid (FAFSA-based grants, loans, and work-study) is available to those who qualify and can be combined with American National University’s own institutional grants and scholarships, including options for military families and employer tuition assistance.
Technology
A computer with reliable internet access for live online classes and coursework.
Frequently asked questions
Are these programs fully online?
Yes. All four programs can be completed online, with live video classes and self-paced coursework.
Which program is right for me?
Choose Information Technology to lead and manage IT systems, Software Development to design and build software, Computer Science and Engineering for advanced computing topics like cloud and big data, or Cybersecurity to protect systems and data. An advisor can help you decide.
Do I need a bachelor’s degree?
Yes. All four programs are designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree. Talk with an advisor about any additional requirements.
Can I keep working while I’m in school?
Yes. The programs are designed for working professionals, with live online classes and self-paced coursework.
How long do the programs take, and what do they cost?
Most students finish in about 18 months. Total program costs are $23,632 for Information Technology (56 credit hours, $422 per credit hour), $21,560 for Software Development (49 credit hours, $440), $18,228 for Computer Science and Engineering (49 credit hours, $372), and $23,016 for Cybersecurity (56 credit hours, $411).
I earned my bachelor’s at ANU. Can I continue here?
Yes. For example, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity graduates are eligible to progress into the Master of Science in Cybersecurity, and IT graduates can continue into the Master of Science in Information Technology.
Is American National University accredited?
Yes. American National University is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Information Technology and Cybersecurity master’s programs are offered through the Salem, Virginia and Louisville, Kentucky campuses, and the Software Development and Computer Science and Engineering programs are offered through the Louisville, Kentucky campus, which is accredited by ABHES.
Accreditation you can check yourself
DEAC-accredited
American National University is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
ABHES-accredited campus
The Louisville, Kentucky campus, which offers all four master’s programs, is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Faculty with industry experience
Faculty bring both academic credentials and real-world technology experience to every course.
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Talk to an advisor about which program fits, cost, and your start date — no pressure, no obligation.
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